Livingston Public Schools will send out a test of our District Alert System via text, email and phone on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6PM. Please log into the Genesis Parent Portal to confirm your contact information. If you make any changes, you must click “SAVE ALL CHANGES” when you are done. Any changes made by Saturday, December 11, 2021 will be included in this test.

If you do not receive the message on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6PM, please contact Toni McLaughlin at tmclaughlin@livingston.org.

Heritage Middle School will present "Identity Play; or Who You Are if You Think You Are" this week! (See rehearsal photos below.) This one-act comedy/drama play will be performed by two casts. The show includes a series of short scenes that explore "identity and being true to who you are, what defines who you are, and how to accept yourself and others." Tickets are $7 ($5 for students).

• Cast #1 Performances: Thursday, December 9, at 7PM and Saturday, December 11, at 7PM
• Cast #2 Performances: Friday, December 10, at 7PM and Saturday, December 11, 2PM

Follow me on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college). The LHS College Counseling Website is another important place to find information, see updates, and contact me.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Even though it's December, I'm sure you are starting to think about classes for next year. Even if you don't know what you want to major in, speak with your counselor in your scheduling meeting about some of your interests to help guide your course selection!

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) has announced that it will be renewing its Camuso Holiday Display event with the Camuso Committee this holiday season! This free event for people with special needs and their families will take place on Saturday, December 18, from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Gazebo at the Livingston Oval Gazebo. In case of rain or snow, the event will be postponed to Monday, December 20, 2021. To check on the status of the event in case of inclement weather, call 973-535-7961, extension 231.

After enjoying the beautiful holiday display that the Camuso Committee sets up each year, participants are invited to take a picture with the LACD's fully vaccinated Santa. The LACD will provide free refreshments for all guests. Guest with special needs will all receive a present. The LACD asks that everyone wear a mask to this event.

Call Alan Karpas at 973-477-9989 or email alan@karpas.net to RSVP by December 8 and for more information. Visit the LACD online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj and www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.

The Livingston Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will hold a Gala Concert celebrating first responders and medical professionals on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The concert will be presented in the Livingston High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m.